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Gunmen kill at least 20 people in gold mining village of Nigeria's

(Reuters) Gunmen have killed at least 20 people in an attack in a gold mining village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, residents and Amnesty International said. …

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Zamfara gold: A threat to national stability?

Although Zamfara is rich in gold, mining activities in the state are unstructured, largely informal and illegal. Artisans, most of whom are unskilled, are in charge of the …

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Mineral Resources Found In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Key Mineral Resources in Zamfara State. 1. Gold. Gold is perhaps the most prominent mineral resource in Zamfara State. The state has witnessed a significant gold rush since the 2010s, …

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Complete List Of Local Government Areas In Zamfara State And …

Zamfara State, with its 14 Local Government Areas, plays a vital role in Nigeria's gold mining industry, agriculture, and livestock farming. The state is rich in natural resources and cultural …

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From soil to gold: The story of Zamfara local mining culture

"Few years after I left the Immigration, the business of gold mining started flourishing in my state, Zamfara. I studied the whole thing and discovered that I cannot go far …

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Assessing the Impact of Artisanal Gold Mining in Anka …

This study assessed the impact of artisanal gold mining (AGM) in Abare, Dareta, Gonar Kowar, Shabili, Sunke and Bagega communities in Anka local government area (LGA) …

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(PDF) ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ARTISANAL GOLD MINING …

Approach: Soil samples from the artisanal gold mining sites of Awwal and Bagega villages in Kebbi and Zamfara states of Nigeria were collected and analyzed for heavy and …

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Environmental Remediation to Address Childhood Lead …

Background: From 2010 through 2013, integrated health and environmental responses addressed an unprecedented epidemic lead poisoning in Zamfara State, northern Nigeria. Artisanal gold …

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Fourteen years later, unregulated gold mining in Zamfara State, …

Gold is a precious resource, but mining and sub-licensing the authority to mine in Nigeria is a responsibility exclusive to the federal government, according to Section 1 (1) of the …

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Minister Unveils Plan to Regulate Gold Exploration in Zamfara

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to regulate gold exploration in Zamfara State by introducing a standard operating code aimed at ensuring a more structured …

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A Study of Mining, Mineral Resources, and Security Challenges in

Illegal gold mining is an acute problem in Ghana. Activities of illegal miners threaten the environmental and social unity of the country. ... (2014). Evaluation of Stakeholders' Roles in …

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Zamfara gold mining lead poisoning disaster—Nigeria, Africa, 2010

Chapter 1.8 - Zamfara gold mining lead poisoning disaster—Nigeria, Africa, 2010. ... When the price of gold rose during the worldwide recession years 2008–10, people in the …

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How illegal miners wreak havoc on Nigeria — Investigation

The government's ban of artisanal gold mining in Zamfara State and across the region, and the deployment of soldiers to enforce the ban since April 2019, appears to be …

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Nigeria's Enduring "Gold Wars"

Conflicts in northwest Nigeria over access to minerals—especially gold—are heating up. Illicit mining also causes environmental damage, thus exacerbating land and water shortages that cause ...

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Inside Zamfara's gold fields, where children slave for a …

Speaking exclusively to The Nation, each boy recounted the vicissitudes that forced him to become a vulnerable actor in Zamfara's illicit artisanal gold mining chain. Thirteen-year-old Naziru...

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FG develops mining rules in Zamfara, says Nigeria benefiting from gold

The federal government says it has developed guidelines for gold mining in Zamfara to ensure a transparent process, noting that Nigeria is benefiting from high gold …

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Zamfara gold: Threat to development and national stability

ZAMFARA gold miners war of ex-generals and politicians is a threat to stability and development. More than 5,000 people have been killed in five years. ... The second old gold …

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Illegal mining drives Nigeria's rural banditry and local conflicts

The government's ban of artisanal gold mining in Zamfara State and across the region and the deployment of the military to enforce the ban since April 2019 have yielded little …

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Inside The Multi-billion Naira Zamfara Gold Mining …

Bandits Kill 22 At Zamfara Gold Mine / Zamfara Gold Mining: South-South Governors To Meet On Monday / Zamfara Gold: I Never Said FG Should Hands Off Rivers Oil - Wike (1) Inside The Multi-billion Naira Zamfara …

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Artisanal Gold Mining and Violent Conflict in Nasarawa State …

Abstract: Artisanal gold mining has existed in the northwest of Nigeria since 2010. This reared its ugly head with the high prices of gold in the world market, and lack of means of livelihood due …

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What You Should Know About Gold Mining in Zamfara

Zamfara State, in Northwest Nigeria, has witnessed a gold rush since the 2010s, transforming the region into a hub of artisanal mining. The gold deposits, estimated at 1 million …

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Foreign criminals go for gold in Nigeria

Nigeria's mining sector is diverse in mineral resources that make a significant contribution to the nation's gross domestic product. The country is endowed with an estimated …

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The Top 5 Mineral Resources Driving Zamfara's Economic Growth

Future Prospects The future of gold mining in Zamfara looks promising, provided that proper regulations and sustainable mining practices are implemented. The state government, in …

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How Zamfara gold mining resurrected clamour for …

But controversy surrounding the establishment of a gold reserve by the Zamfara State government, and reports of the purchase of gold from the state by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the PAGMI arrangement, has …

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Zamfara's Gold rush returns, as FG lifts 5-year mining ban

Announcing the development at a weekend press briefing, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, highlighted the economic potential of Zamfara, known …

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The untold story of gold mining in Zamfara state

Investigation has shown that gold mining in Zamfara is found in the local government areas of Maru, Anka, Talata Mafara, Bungudu, Bukkukyyum and Gusau and in …

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Air Quality Indices Assessment in Artisanal Gold …

This research was therefore conducted to assess air pollution of three gold mining areas: Kwali, Maraba, Duke and a non–mining area: Kadauri in Zamfara State, Nigeria.

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Nigeria Establishes Mining Rules in Zamfara As Gold Price Surge

The Nigerian federal government has established guidelines for gold mining in Zamfara to promote transparency and regulate regional operations. According to Dele Alake, …

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Discovering the Hidden Treasure: Mineral Resources Found in Zamfara …

The state's abundant deposits of gold, lead, zinc, and other minerals make it one of the richest in the country in terms of mineral wealth. In fact, almost 32 of the 36 minerals …

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FG plans standard operating code for Zamfara gold exploration

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to regulate gold exploration in Zamfara State by introducing a standard operating code aimed at ensuring a more structured …

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